World Cafe Playlist for 10/08/2026

Brian Jackson joins host Stephen Kallao

Gil Scott-Heron and Brian Jackson created some of the most memorable protest music of the early 70s, through the duo’s combination of jazz, soul, funk and spoken word poetry. 50 years later, Jackson’s new album, Now More Than Ever, reimagines some of their most iconic songs, including “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised” and “The Bottle”. Brian Jackson talks about why the message is more vital than ever, on the World Cafe.

Listen to the session here.

Today’s Playlist

Stevie Wonder “Boogie On Reggae Woman” Fulfillingness’ First Finale
Jamiroquai “Virtual Insanity” Travelling Without Moving
Roy Ayers “Running Away” Young Soul Rebels OST
The Roots “The Seed 2.0” Phrenology
Brian Jackson “The Bottle” Now More Than Ever
Gil Scott-Heron “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised” Pieces of a Man
Brian Jackson “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised” Now More Than Ever
Gil Scott-Heron and Brian Jackson “Beginnings (The First Minute of a New Day)” From South Africa to South Carolina
Brian Jackson “It’s Your World” Now More Than Ever
Shuggie Otis “Miss Pretty” Inspiration Information
Thundercat “Them Changes” Drunk
David Bowie “Golden Years” Station To Station
Arlo Parks “Blades” My Soft Machine

Hour Two
Low Cut Connie “Can’t Be Wrong” Livin’ In The USA
Blondie “Hanging On The Telephone” Parallel Lines
Phoebe Bridgers “Bobby” Lost Weekend
The Velvet Underground “I’ll Be Your Mirror” The Velvet Underground & Nico
Death Cab For Cutie “I Will Possess Your Heart” Narrow Stairs
Death Cab For Cutie “Pity and Fear” Narrow Stairs
Wilco “Falling Apart (Right Now)” Recorded Live for The World Cafe
The String Cheese Incident “Sirens” Recorded Live for The World Cafe
Orville Peck “Too Little, Too Late” Mule
Steve Miller Band “Going To The Country” Number 5
The War On Drugs “Pain” Recorded Live for The World Cafe
The War on Drugs “Who’s That” (single)
Dire Straits “Ride Across The River” Brothers In Arms
Grace Potter “Love Is Love” Daylight
Dave Matthews Band “Where Are You Going” Busted Stuff